History & Heritage

Stories that connect our past to our present, exploring the roots of culture, traditions and historical milestones.

New Bahru and the Shopping Mall-ification of Our Historical Buildings

New Bahru and the Shopping Mall-ification of Our Historical Buildings

How much of its heritage does it truly preserve, and who is it really for?

by Elliot Lee July 19, 2024

The Lonely Odds Awaiting Elderly Punters When Singapore Turf Club Closes

The Lonely Odds Awaiting Elderly Punters When Singapore Turf Club Closes

"There’s only a few things to do. Very simple: watch TV, gamble, and sleep."

by Eunice Sng & Lok Bing Hong July 9, 2024

What Singapore’s Indigenous Seafarers Can Teach Us About How to Live

What Singapore’s Indigenous Seafarers Can Teach Us About How to Live

Dignity in displacement.

by Andre Frois July 5, 2024

The Samsui Woman Kerfuffle Shows Some Complaints Aren’t Worth Listening To

The Samsui Woman Kerfuffle Shows Some Complaints Aren’t Worth Listening To

When the loudest voices find offence in the innocuous.

by Kimberly Lim June 25, 2024

Singapore’s Longest Curved HDB Corridor, and the Distance Between Our Neighbours

Singapore’s Longest Curved HDB Corridor, and the Distance Between Our Neighbours

The people of 34 Whampoa West share their stories of loneliness, neighbourliness, and everything in between.

by Stephanie Lee May 31, 2024

In Memoriam: Our Makan Places Lost to Time

In Memoriam: Our Makan Places Lost to Time

Singaporeans reminisce the food and spaces they once enjoyed.

by Daniel Peters April 14, 2024

Recent Articles

Districts

A Day in the Life of a Void Deck

A Day in the Life of a Void Deck

In moments of happiness or sadness alike, void decks offer a watchful but non-judgemental eye.

by Li Laiyi

May 28, 2024

Districts

Tai Seng’s Best-Kept Secret Is Kapo Factory Building’s Hidden Cultural Gems

Tai Seng’s Best-Kept Secret Is Kapo Factory Building’s Hidden Cultural Gems

From Hokkien vinyl records to vintage PAP memorabilia.

by Kimberly Lim

April 19, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Navigating Food, Guilt and Hope This Eid

Navigating Food, Guilt and Hope This Eid

Reckoning with the privilege of sumptuous meals while others starve.

by Farah Wahidah

April 10, 2024

Coming Of Age

The Auspicious Englishisation of Chinese Singaporean Names

The Auspicious Englishisation of Chinese Singaporean Names

Navigating Chinese Singaporean identity in a sea of Jaydens, Kaydens, and Braydens.

by Kimberly Lim

April 3, 2024

Coming Of Age

To Hell With Ang Bao Market Rate Guides

To Hell With Ang Bao Market Rate Guides

Have we gone too far with ang bao culture?

by Kimberly Lim

March 20, 2024